Tax Compliance Officer

Findojobs South Africa; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Tax Compliance Officer with a BCom degree specializing in Tax and essential skills in eFiling. The role involves registering taxpayers, filing tax returns, and training trainees. Ideal candidates possess strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of eFiling and Easyfile essential.
• Previous experience as a Tax Compliance Officer.
• Valid Driver's license and own reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Registration of individuals, companies, trusts for income tax.
• Calculation and submission of income tax returns.
• Meeting and liaising with SARS officials to resolve queries.

Skills

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Deadline driven

Education

BCom degree specializing in Tax

Tools

Easyfile

eFiling

Job description

• BCom degree specializing in Tax. (beneficial but not a prerequisite)
• Knowledge of efiling and Easyfile are essential.
• Previous experience as a Tax Compliance Officer
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Have strong analytical ability and work well under pressure while maintaining high levels of accuracy and quality of work.
• Be deadline driven and able to work independently without constant supervision.
• Have a strong desire to learn and develop in the position.
• Valid Driver's license and own reliable transport.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Registration of individuals, companies, trusts for income tax, payroll tax (PAYE), value-added tax (VAT) and customs duty.
• Calculation and Completion and submission of income tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts and exempt institutions.
• Calculation and Completion and submission of provisional tax returns for individuals, companies, and trusts.
• Attending to SARS reviews and audits on income tax returns for all taxpayer types.
• Completion and submission of objections and appeals against SARS assessments with reference to the relevant aspects of the Tax Administration Act.
• Calculation and submission of EMP201 and EMP501 returns for employers.
• Calculation and submission of VAT returns.
• Completion and submission of Tax clearance, tax directives, donations tax, dividends tax, turnover tax.
• Arrangement of payments via e-filing.
• Meeting and liaising with SARS officials / staff to resolve queries
• SARS eFiling profile requests and maintenance.
• Training the tax department with regards to aspects of e-filing and general tax compliance matters.
• Assisting tax trainees with on-the-job training.
• Assisting tax trainees with competencies as required by the prescribed training program of the South African Institution of Taxation (SAIT).
• Providing assistance to the Tax Manager with regards to overall control and systems in the Tax Department.
• Prepare billings for your client base within the monthly deadlines set.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsucessful.

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